Beef and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
272 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Beef and Broccoli
Description
In this Beef and Broccoli recipe, thin strips of beef top round steak are marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and salt to develop a balanced savory and slightly sweet flavor. The broccoli is blanched in boiling salted water with oil to maintain its vibrant green color and prevent overcooking. After draining and cooling, the broccoli rests until stir-frying.
The stir-fry begins with aromatic garlic and ginger sautéed in vegetable oil, followed by the marinated beef cooked until browned. A cornstarch and water mixture is used to thicken the sauce toward the end, coating the beef and broccoli evenly. This method yields tender beef and broccoli with a glossy sauce and a slight crunch from the vegetables. The dish is typically served hot over steamed rice.
Adjust the sauce thickness by varying water and cornstarch amounts. Avoid overcooking broccoli to keep color and texture intact.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Beef top round steak
- 1 head broccoli (1 pound)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 lices ginger
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (For stir fry beef)
- 1 cup water
MARINATED SAUCE FOR BEEF:
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
THICKEN SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons water
Boil Broccoli:
- 6 cups water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Wash and cut one big head of broccoli (1 pound) into pieces.
- Slice 1 pound of beef steak (Beef top round steak) into small strips.
- Slice the beef and put it in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Mix it well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- Meanwhile, pour 6 cups of water into a pot. Then, add ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
- When water starts boiling, add the broccoli to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until it is soft. Do not overcook it.
- Drain the water and rinse the cooked broccoli with cold water so that it retains its bright green color.
- Lay the cooked broccoli on a plate. After that, set it aside.
- Pour 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and turn the fire on medium-high. Add 4 cloves of garlic and 4 slices of ginger and stir fry them a bit.
- Next, put the marinated beef into the pan and stir fry them slightly.
- After, pour one cup of water into the beef.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to a small container and mix well.
- Lastly, pour the cornstarch mixture into the beef and keep stirring until it's thickened. Then, pour the meat and sauce over the plate with cooked broccoli.
Notes
- Marinate the beef for at least 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Adding salt and vegetable oil to boiling water helps broccoli retain its green color.
- Don’t overcook the broccoli; it should be soft but still bright green.
- Rinse cooked broccoli with cold water to stop cooking and preserve color.
- For less sauce, reduce water and cornstarch amounts to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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